July 24, 2025 – Page 5

UAE: Authorities deporting, blacklisting thousands who failed to act during 2024 visa amnesty window | World News

Over 32,000 visa violators were caught in early 2025, 70% deported, as UAE enforces penalties post-2024 amnesty deadline/ Representative Image The UAE’s 2024 visa amnesty ran from September 1 to December 31, offering legalisation or penalty-free exit. Despite a 2-month extension, many overstayers did not act and now face deportation and bans. Over 32,000 people […]

Kuwait reboots eVisa system with new rules for GCC residents: Key info for travellers | World News

Streamlined eVisa process aims to attract GCC-based travellers and boost regional tourism/Representative Image TL;DR: Kuwait reopened its improved e‑Visa portal in January 2025, allowing certain GCC‑based residents to apply online or obtain visa‑on‑arrival. Eligible applicants must hold a GCC residency of 6+ months, a valid passport, and work in specified professional categories such as doctors, […]

‘Epstein was Pinocchio, Ghislaine Geppetto’: New evidence being presented; victim calls sex offender’s ex-girlfriend ‘evil’

Ghislaine Maxwell is preparing to hand over what she claims is “material new evidence” to US prosecutors this week, in a move that could shake up the long-running saga surrounding convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell, now 63 and serving a 20-year sentence for her role in recruiting girls and young women for Epstein to […]

IND vs ENG Test series: Rishabh Pant advised six weeks’ rest, ruled out of series against England

Rishabh Pant grimaces in pain as he is being taken away after injury to his toe. Pant is ruled out of the ongoing Test series against England. | Photo Credit: PTI Rishabh Pant has been advised six weeks’ rest because of a toe fracture, which essentially means he could be ruled out of the remainder […]

Deportation dispute: Judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia; government failed to prove MS-13 links

In a major legal decision, a federal judge in Tennessee has ordered the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who was wrongfully deported to El Salvador earlier this year, while a separate ruling in Maryland has blocked any immediate attempt to expel him again.The two rulings, delivered within minutes of each other on Wednesday, […]

Live in Oman for 10 years: How to qualify for long-term residency by investment | World News

Oman’s investor visa offers self-sponsored 5- and 10-year residency to global investors/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman grants 5- and 10-year renewable residencies to eligible foreign investors. Investment thresholds: OMR 250,000 (USD 650k) for 5 years; OMR 500,000 (USD 1.3 million) for 10 years. Investment options include real estate, business equity, government bonds, or bank deposits. Residency […]

UAE banks are ditching SMS OTPs? Here’s what to know about app-based verification | World News

Mobile authentication is set to replace SMS OTPs as UAE banks tighten digital security/ Representative Image TL;DR UAE banks will stop using SMS and email OTPs for online and money transfer verifications In-app authentication will be the new standard for confirming transactions The shift begins July 25, 2025, with full rollout required by March 31, […]

Dawson an all-round package, England are stronger with this style of cricketer: Vaughan

Manchester, Jul 24 (PTI) Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes the inclusion of seasoned left-arm spinner Liam Dawson, who is an “all-round package”, has added balance to the English Test team in the ongoing series against India. Drafted into the playing XI after an eight-year hiatus following Shoaib Bashir’s injury, the 35-year-old wasted no time […]

‘Lost communication’: Russian passenger plane with 50 on board goes missing; went off radar over Amur region

A Russian plane with 50 people onboard went missing in Amur region on Thursday after air traffic control operators lost communication, Reuters reported. The aircraft, operated by Angara airline, was reportedly approaching its destination of Tynda, located in the Amur region adjacent to China, when communication ceased. SHOT reported that the plane was believed to […]

IND vs ENG: ‘Sai Sudharsan must own No.3 spot’ – R Ashwin gives blunt verdict on Karun Nair’s batting position | Cricket News

Karun Nair and Sai Sudharsan NEW DELHI: Veteran India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has weighed in on India’s top-order batting conundrum, questioning the team management’s decision to push Karun Nair to No. 3 in the second and third Tests of the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England. According to Ashwin, the move was a tactical misstep that […]